Police said that Rodney King's death was ruled an accidental drowning. He was 47.

Police said that Rodney King's death was ruled an accidental drowning. He was 47.

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Johnny Lewis

Authorities said Johhny Lewis fell to his death after allegedly killing an elderly Los Angeles woman. Sources reportedly heard the woman screaming inside her home and noticed
a group of men fighting before someone, believed to be Lewis, climbed to the roof. It is unclear whether Lewis fell or jumped. Lewis appeared in the FX television show "Sons of Anarchy." He was 28. less

Authorities said Johhny Lewis fell to his death after allegedly killing an elderly Los Angeles woman. Sources reportedly heard the woman screaming inside her home and noticed a group of men fighting before ... more

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Patrice O'Neil

Comedian Patrice O'Neil died from complications of a stroke. He was 41. His last TV appearance was on the Comedy Central roast of Charlie Sheen.

Comedian Patrice O'Neil died from complications of a stroke. He was 41. His last TV appearance was on the Comedy Central roast of Charlie Sheen.

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Comedian Patrice O'Neil died from complications of a stroke.... Photo-1812739.53026 - StamfordAdvocate

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Gore Vidal

Famous author Gore Vidal died at 86 from complications of pneumonia.

Famous author Gore Vidal died at 86 from complications of pneumonia.

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Famous author Gore Vidal died at 86 from complications of pneumonia. Photo-3266797.53026 - StamfordAdvocate

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Ray Bradbury

Science fiction fans were saddened by the death of author Ray Bradbury. Bradbury was 91.

Science fiction fans were saddened by the death of author Ray Bradbury. Bradbury was 91.

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Science fiction fans were saddened by the death of author Ray... Photo-3033569.53026 - StamfordAdvocate

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Maurice Sendak

"Where the Wild Things Are," author and illustrator Maurice Sendak died at 83.

"Where the Wild Things Are," author and illustrator Maurice Sendak died at 83.